Memory is fundamental to the way we think, and we use it in almost every activity. But most of us cannot imagine approaching the level of world record holder Hiroyuki Goto, who memorised and recited 42,195 digits of pi! Rob Eastaway asks if mere mortals can learn anything useful from such incredible feats of memory, and gives some hints on how to remember numbers.

How much evidence would you need before buying into a get rich quick scheme? Do high ice cream sales cause shark attacks? And just how likely was it that you were ever born? Andrew Stickland finds out that, when it comes to probability, our instincts can lead us seriously astray.

A mathematical understanding of what makes our hearts beat could save lives.

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Digital weight loss for Shrek and his virtual 3D buddies!

For the first time, scientists solve the equations to understand how flash rips are formed.

The beautiful "Maths goes Underground" posters are back by popular demand.

Is complex statistical evidence being presented properly in court?

Using mathematics to do a head count, researchers have discovered the world's biggest jaguar population in a protected area.

Aquire the skills of a professional photographer thanks to some mathematical manipulation of your digital photos.

The Venus transit on June 8 gives us the chance to measure the scale of the Solar System.